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Read: Florida A&M: Judge Approves Lawsuit Alleging Chronic Underfunding of HBCU

Florida A&M: Judge Approves Lawsuit Alleging Chronic Underfunding of HBCU

A 2022 investigation by Forbes found Florida A&M received $2,600 less per student than the University of Florida in 2020.

Read: Dept. of Ed. Releases School Diversity Report, Announces New Grant Program

Dept. of Ed. Releases School Diversity Report, Announces New Grant Program

The report says progress toward increased racial and socioeconomic diversity in schools has stalled, leading to inequitable access and outcomes for students.

Read: How Diversity and Inclusion Can Promote a Better, Safer College Experience for All

How Diversity and Inclusion Can Promote a Better, Safer College Experience for All

Inclusive schools lead to greater overall acceptance and tolerance, which in turn makes campuses and greater communities safer.

Read: The Importance of Diversifying School Staff to Reflect Student Populations

The Importance of Diversifying School Staff to Reflect Student Populations

The awareness of differences in diversity between staff and students will force schools to practice more effective strategies to address the racial gap.

Read: Office for Civil Rights Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints

Office for Civil Rights Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints

Most of the nearly 19,000 complaints filed with the Department of Education allege discrimination based on disability, race, and sex.

Read: Pompano Beach Make Our Schools Safe Club Named Finalist in Invent2Prevent Program

Pompano Beach Make Our Schools Safe Club Named Finalist in Invent2Prevent Program

The club will present its community safety project to a panel of senior executives in Washington, D.C., in January.

Read: Editor’s Picks: Amy’s 10 Favorite Campus Safety Articles from 2022

Editor’s Picks: Amy’s 10 Favorite Campus Safety Articles from 2022

My favorite articles from this year cover topics such as site assessments, comfort K9s, and the importance of inclusion and representation.

Read: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Racial Harassment Investigation of Ottumwa Community School District

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Racial Harassment Investigation of Ottumwa Community School District

OCR determined that during the course of school years 2020-21 and 2021-22 district students subjected a Black middle school student to racial harassment so pervasive that it constituted a racially hostile environment and that the district failed to take necessary steps to protect the student.

Read: 5 Key Components of an Inclusive College Campus

5 Key Components of an Inclusive College Campus

A truly inclusive college campus ensures everyone has access to a good education while also feeling supported in pursuing every opportunity available to them.

Read: FBI: 1 Minor Responsible for Dozens of Bomb Threats Against HBCUs

FBI: 1 Minor Responsible for Dozens of Bomb Threats Against HBCUs

However, other threats against HBCUs, other colleges, more than 100 high schools, and two junior high schools are still being investigated.

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